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Temporary Road Closure East River Road - Reopened to traffic

East River Road between German School Road and Blue Lake Road has been reopened to through traffic.

Temporary Road Closure East River Road

Location: East River Road between German School Road and Blue Lake Road

Date: Friday January 27, 2023 until further notice

By: OPP

Reason: Hydro lines down on road

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www.municipal511.ca  for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.

It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. Your patience through any disruption will be greatly appreciated. If additional information is required, please contact:

Brian McDonald

Road...

The County of Brant Public Library will share draft designs of the new main branch at open house

The County of Brant Public Library will host an open house to show draft designs of the new Main Branch Library

The County of Brant Public Library will host a public open house at the Brant Sports Complex (944 Powerline Road, Brant, Ontario) on Monday, February 6 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A special presentation by the Library and DPAI Architecture Inc. will begin at 7:00 PM and showcase draft design concepts of the exterior and interior spaces of the new Main Branch Library.

The project involves the...

Garbage & Recycling Delay Collection Notice - Update - January 25

Garbage and Recycling Collection Delay – January 25 - Update

Updated Notice regarding Garbage and Recycling collection on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Garbage and Recycling in some of today’s collection areas will not be collected today. Due to the weather conditions Collection Crews have been pulled off the roads.

If your material has not been picked, please remove your materials and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, so that the snow plowing efforts overnight are not impacted...

Facility Closures and Program Cancellations on January 25, 2023

Due to the inclement weather, all County of Brant Facilities will close at 7:00 pm tonight. 

If you attend a program at a County of Brant Facility prior to 7:00 pm, please check with your program organizer for cancellations. 

The following County of Brant  registered recreation programs are cancelled this evening: 

• Volleyball at Paris District High School, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Boxing at Syl Apps Community Centre, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

With this evenings weather, residents are asked to please avoid travelling...

A Snowfall Warning remains in effect for the County of Brant

A Snowfall Warning remains in effect for the County of Brant with significant snowfall ending Thursday morning.

Road crews are working hard to restore roads to a safe condition, but it will take time. Roads are plowed in order of priority, with roads that serve as major travel routes prioritized over quiet streets and backroads.  Please be patient.  

Please do your part to help:

• Avoid nonessential travel – if you must travel, please give yourself lots of extra time
• If your street has not been plowed,...

Garbage and Recycling Collection Delay Notice - January 25

Garbage and Recycling Collection Delay – January 25

Notice regarding Garbage and Recycling collection on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

It is anticipated that Garbage and Recycling in some of today’s collection areas will not be collected by 5:00 pm. Collection Crews are working diligently and anticipate to complete collection tonight.

If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm, please remove your materials and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, so that the snow plowing...

Notice of Surplus Land - Fourth Concession

The County of Brant currently owns an unopened road allowance on lands commonly identified as Part 2 on 2R8751 (part of PIN 32001-0033 (LT) and Part 2 on 2R-8726 (part of PIN 32001-0031 (R)), Township of Burford, located near the intersection of West Quarter Townline and 4th Concession.

On January 31, 2023, County of Brant Council will consider declaring the land as surplus to be sold by direct sale to an abutting property owner at market value in order to clear up title on the lands. If you have...

Winter weather is in the forecast - be prepared

Winter weather is in the forecast.

A snowfall warning has been issued for Brant with snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm expected.

Did you know that we have over 2200 lane kilometres to plow, salt and sand in the County of Brant? The same roads may need to be cleared and treated several times. We ask that you please be patient and do your part during winter weather.

• Check weather conditions before heading out – this includes downloading the WeatherCAN app for alerts and updates.
• Avoid non-essential...

Penman’s Pass Temporary Daily Closure starting January 31

The Penman’s Pass Bridge and trail access will be closed daily starting Tuesday, January 31 to Thursday, February 2 for tree maintenance and removals required for County Stormwater infrastructure. Daily closures will begin from 7:00 am until approximately 5:00 pm.

The bridge will be opened evenings and overnight starting at approximately 5:00 pm to 7:00 am each day.

The Barker’s Bush and Nith River trails will remain open and available for use, but users are asked to please avoid any construction...